Question 1

Q-1. What is a Freezone business setup in UAE?

Accepted Answer

It's like setting up your company in a special business park in the UAE. These parks have easy rules and great benefits to help businesses, especially those that trade with other countries.

Question 2

Q-2. Why would someone choose a Freezone over other places to start a business?

Accepted Answer

People choose Freezones because you can own 100% of your company (no local partner needed!). You also get big tax benefits, and you can easily send all your money and profits back home. It's also usually much faster to set up your business here.

Question 3

Q-3. How much money do I need to start a business in a UAE Freezone?

Accepted Answer

The cost can be different for everyone. It usually starts from around AED 8,000 (about $2,200 US dollars) and can go up. It depends on which Freezone you pick, what your business does, and what kind of office space you need.

Question 4

Q-4. Can I own my company completely if I set it up in a UAE Freezone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! This is one of the biggest reasons people choose Freezones. You get to own 100% of your business all by yourself.

Question 5

Q-5. Will my Freezone company have to pay taxes in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Most Freezone companies still pay 0% company tax on their main income if they follow certain rules. But even with 0% tax, your company must register for corporate tax and send in a simple report every year.

Question 6

Q-6. Can Freezone companies sell things to people or businesses in the rest of the UAE (the mainland)?

Accepted Answer

This used to be difficult, but it's much easier now! As of 2025, if your Freezone company is in Dubai, you can get a special permit or license. This lets you sell your goods and offer services directly to customers on the UAE mainland.

Question 7

Q-7. How long does it usually take to start a company in a UAE Freezone?

Accepted Answer

Setting up a Freezone company is pretty quick! You can often get your business license in about 3 to 10 working days if you have all your papers ready. Some Freezones even do it in an hour!

Question 8

Q-8. What is the "One Freezone Passport" I've heard about?

Accepted Answer

The "One Freezone Passport" is a new rule in Dubai (started in 2025). It lets a company already in one Dubai Freezone easily work in other Dubai Freezones using just one license. This makes growing your business in Dubai much simpler and faster.

Question 9

Q-9. Can Freezone companies now own buildings or land in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a big new change for 2025! Some Freezone companies (like those from Masdar City in Abu Dhabi) can now directly buy and own property in certain parts of Dubai. This was hard to do before.

Question 10

Q-10. After my Freezone business is open, what do I need to keep doing every year?

Accepted Answer

After you get your license, you need to do a few things each year: renew your license, send in your company tax reports (even if you pay 0% tax), and, from 2025, you must have an outside accountant check your company's money records every year. You also need to keep your visas updated.

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